Hornby R4896B

GWR, Mk3 Sliding Door Trailer Guard Standard (TGS), 49109 - Era 11

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2024) Current Era

Manufacturer description

In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways to replace the aging Mk2s. Significant improvements included new secondary air suspension between the bogies and the coach body as well as aerodynamic skirting on the underframe. Mk3 Coaches are 75ft (23m) long enabling far greater capacity than older coaches. Mk3 Coaches also incorporate disk brakes and wheel slip protection enabling faster deceleration.

The first Mk3 Coaches to be delivered were used as part of the HST prototype along with the two Class 41 diesel power cars in 1972. Mk3 Coaches entered service in 1975 along with the Class 43 forming the iconic InterCity 125 trainset.

Mk3 Coaches continue to be a mainstay on British railways in the 21st century despite their increasing age. With the introduction of the new Class 800 and 802 IEP units on the Great Western Mainline, GWR cascaded remaining IC125 sets to rural routes shortening them to 4 passenger coach 'Castle' sets. These Mk3s are also updated to comply with new regulations mandating considerations such as improved toilet facilities, disabled access and automatic doors.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4896B
GTIN
5055286699771
RRP
£44.99
Catalogue
2022 Range
Release date
July 2023

Model details

Colour
Green
Finish
Painted
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
Green
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Gauge
OO
Running number
49109

Prototype information

Coach type
British Railways Mark 3
Operator
GWR
TOPS classification
TGS (Trailer Guard Standard)
Designer
BREL
Built
1975 to 1988
Built by
British Rail Engineering Limited (Modified by Wabtec)

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